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Latham threatens legal action after racetrack ejection

Latham threatens legal action after racetrack ejection

Police have escorted controversial MP Mark Latham from a major racecourse, sparking an outraged response from the one-time federal Labor leader.

Officials placed hundreds of bets on races over years

Officials placed hundreds of bets on races over years

Officials placed hundreds of bets on races over years

Officials placed hundreds of bets on races over years

An investigation has found racing stewards placed hundreds of bets on races, including some at events where they were officiating.

Let the party begin: Early Aussie joy at Royal Ascot

Let the party begin: Early Aussie joy at Royal Ascot

Let the party begin: Early Aussie joy at Royal Ascot

Let the party begin: Early Aussie joy at Royal Ascot

Australian two-time Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Mark Zahra won the first race at Royal Ascot, a success that was to elude King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

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Harbour could be housing saviour after racecourse fail

Harbour could be housing saviour after racecourse fail

A bid to sell a racecourse in Australia's urban heartland to build 25,000 homes has been scratched as eyes turn to the last working port in Sydney Harbour.

All bets are off as racecourse housing plan runs race

All bets are off as racecourse housing plan runs race

A controversial proposal to transform Rosehill Gardens into a mega housing metropolis has been rejected by members of the Australian Turf Club.

Family joy on Willie Mullins' great Grand National day

Family joy on Willie Mullins' great Grand National day

Trainer Willie Mullins has achieved a unique 1-2-3 triumph at the world's greatest steeplechase, the Grand National, with son Patrick winning on Nick Rockett..

'Outrageous': vote on racecourse development postponed

'Outrageous': vote on racecourse development postponed

A vote by Australian Turf Club members on a controversial plan to redevelop Rosehill Racecourse for thousands of homes has been pushed back.

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Ex-top jockey and lawyer accused of $177k theft

Ex-top jockey and lawyer accused of $177k theft

Ex-top jockey and lawyer accused of $177k theft

Ex-top jockey and lawyer accused of $177k theft

Former champion jockey Danny Nikolic and ex-lawyer Patrick Lennon have faced court over attempts to allegedly steal $177,000 worth of jewellery and belongings.

Historic racecourse tipped to go into public hands

Historic racecourse tipped to go into public hands

Historic racecourse tipped to go into public hands

Historic racecourse tipped to go into public hands

A 140-year-old racecourse could be put in public hands for a $5 billion price tag as part of a plan to turn the pivotal site into a "mini city".

One month until racetrack housing plan run and done

One month until racetrack housing plan run and done

One month until racetrack housing plan run and done

One month until racetrack housing plan run and done

A controversial plan to turn a historic racetrack into much-needed housing will be off the table indefinitely if members vote against the sale.

Suspected arsonist arrested over racecourse stand blaze

Suspected arsonist arrested over racecourse stand blaze

Suspected arsonist arrested over racecourse stand blaze

Suspected arsonist arrested over racecourse stand blaze

A 51-year-old man has been arrested over a series of suspicious fires, including one lit at a heritage-listed racecourse grandstand.

Racecourse corruption claims shot down by watchdog

Racecourse corruption claims shot down by watchdog

Racecourse corruption claims shot down by watchdog

Racecourse corruption claims shot down by watchdog

An integrity watchdog has rejected allegations there was corrupt conduct involved in the NSW premier or others' dealings over plans to redevelop a racecourse.

'Not bringing down a premier': new turn in track plan

'Not bringing down a premier': new turn in track plan

'Not bringing down a premier': new turn in track plan

'Not bringing down a premier': new turn in track plan

A probe into a controversial proposal to turn a historic racecourse into housing has delivered the latest salvo in a divisive debate over the facility's future.

Corruption call fuels ugly row over historic racecourse

Corruption call fuels ugly row over historic racecourse

Corruption call fuels ugly row over historic racecourse

Corruption call fuels ugly row over historic racecourse

A corruption watchdog will be asked to probe a state premier's involvement in what could become one of Australia's largest-ever real estate deals.

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J-Mac, Via Sistina round out Cup carnival in style

Via Sistina, Australia's best racehorse, has produced another dominant performance under James McDonald in the Group 1 Champions Stakes at Flemington.

How Robbie Dolan celebrated Melbourne Cup success

Irish jockey Robbie Dolan has delivered another stunning performance alongside pop star Ronan Keating as he revelled in his Melbourne Cup success.

Stunned silence at Flemington over Melbourne Cup winner

Socialite Nicky Hilton Rothschild and model Liz Hurley were among famous faces at Flemington, as the crowd was stunned by the Melbourne Cup winner.

Dolan singing after huge Cup upset on Knight's Choice

Rank outsider Knight's Choice has won the Melbourne Cup in a photo finish from Warp Speed, with Okita Soushi third in the $8.5 million feature at Flemington.

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Melbourne Cup fancies Vauban, Buckaroo ready to fire

Irish raider Vauban is out for Melbourne Cup redemption as Chris Waller's Buckaroo headlines the locally trained contenders in the great race's 164th edition.

Female jockeys, trainers on equal Cup footing

Almost a decade after Michelle Payne became the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, a record four women riders will contest Tuesday's edition.

Mullins eyes Irish success in Melbourne Cup

Willie Mullins has brought Vauban and Absurde back for shots at Melbourne Cup glory after both missed out last year under the Flemington sun.

Melbourne Cup favourite Buckaroo handed wide draw

Chris Waller-trained favourite Buckaroo has work to do in the Melbourne Cup after being handed a wide gate for the race that stops a nation.

Jamie Kah steers Goldrush Guru to Victoria Derby win

A suspected broken nose couldn't stop Jamie Kah becoming the second female jockey to win the Victoria Derby, steering Goldrush Guru to an emphatic win.

Dee sets sights on unpredictable Victoria Derby

Michael Dee chases his second Victoria Derby win aboard Kingofwallstreet as Flemington's Melbourne Cup carnival kicks off with a bang on Saturday.

Top-ranked Via Sistina ruled out of Melbourne Cup

Cox Plate winner Via Sistina has been ruled out of the Melbourne Cup by connections, six days out from the race that stops the nation.

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